Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

AMND501BW Dehumidifiers · Amana

AMND501BW (Amana, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 520 kWh per year, an estimated $88.40/yr to run, ranking 65th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 82% above the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$88.40/yr
Cheaper than all but 80% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 520 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category65th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 80%
Vs category median82% above ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status39th of 54 (Median $49.30/yr)
Rank within similar capacity3rd of 12 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 39.54~59.32 (Median $90.10/yr)
Category low to high$17.85/yr ~ $106.76/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
energy star partnerAlmo Corporation
dehumidifier typePortable Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 2.01
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day49.43
annual energy consumption kwh yr520
refrigerant typeHFC-32
refrigerant with gwpHFC-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
refrigerant charge oz6.4
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-08-18
date certified2026-08-19
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
AMND501PBW ENERGY STAR Certified$88.40/yr
AM150P ENERGY STAR Certified$86.87/yr
D026W-50Pt3M ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$85.68/yr
Sailing P155 ENERGY STAR Certified$90.10/yr
Sailing P155A ENERGY STAR Certified$90.10/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Amana AMND501BW per year?

The Amana AMND501BW is certified at 520 kWh per year, which works out to about $88.40/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Amana AMND501BW efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the Amana AMND501BW ranks 65th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 80% of the cost range. That is 82% above the category median of $48.45/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $17.85/yr and the most expensive at $106.76/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Amana AMND501BW hold?

The Amana AMND501BW is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 54 sampled dehumidifiers with that status the median running cost is $49.30/yr, and the Amana AMND501BW ranks 39th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Amana AMND501BW compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 49.43, 12 sampled models fall within +/-20% (39.54 to 59.32), and the Amana AMND501BW ranks 3rd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $90.10/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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